Former anchor Chang Ching-ling faces new family lawsuit over ancestral land division

Former TVBS anchor Chang Ching-ling is facing a new legal challenge, this time concerning the division of ancestral property. The Taoyuan District Court recently ruled on a lawsuit involving 12 plots of land left by her grandfather, which have been passed down through generations, resulting in 21 heirs.

As the heirs were unable to agree on how to divide the inheritance, one of them initiated legal proceedings. The court found that the land could be legally divided and, after considering land use, the rights of all parties, and principles of fairness, decided to change the ownership from "joint ownership" to "separate ownership" based on each heir's inheritance share. This ruling allows each heir to legally dispose of their portion of the property.

This latest legal battle comes after Chang's high-profile disputes. She was previously involved in a labor dispute with her former employer, TVBS, which terminated her employment after citing workplace bullying, including alleged damage to a colleague's crystal ball and refusal to transfer. Chang contested the dismissal, but courts ruled in favor of TVBS.

Furthermore, Chang's mother had sued her, demanding the return of property deeds and vacant possession of her home. A court ruled that the house belonged to the mother, ordering Chang to return the deeds and vacate the residence, a decision she is currently appealing.

These ongoing legal entanglements, including the recent ancestral property ruling, continue to draw public attention to Chang's complex family and professional disputes.